Who are Noah Igbinoghene's parents?

Noah Igbinoghene comes from Nigerian sporting royalty, and the American cornerback is one of the few NFL players with even more famous parents. The Miami Dolphins cornerback is famous for his tenacity on the Gridiron. He brings a much-needed jolt of energy to a franchise frequently counted out when talking about serious playoff contenders. That has been the case since he was selected as the 30th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Igbinoghene has sports in his genes, and the NFL star competed in an array of high school and college track events. Noah Igbinoghene has two illustrious athletes as parents. His father is Festus Igbinoghene, a Nigerian athlete who competed in the men's triple jump at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Festus Igbinoghene attended Mississippi State University, where he competed as a long jumper and a triple jumper. He was a standout athlete in college, as he won five SEC titles in the triple jump and long jump. He also earned a bronze medal at the 1990 Commonwealth Games.

For over a decade, Festus Igbinoghene was a staple in Nigerian sports. He participated in events such as the commonwealth games, the Olympics, national sports festivals, and other international and local tournaments.

Noah Igbinoghene's mother is Faith Igbinoghene (formerly Faith Idehen). She is a retired female sprinter from Nigeria. At the 1992 Summer Olympics, she, together with Beatrice Utondu, Christy Opara Thompson, and Mary Onyali, she won a bronze medal in a 4 x 100 meters relay. Faith Igbinoghene was one of the best sprinters in the West African nation during her heyday and she regularly competed with the best Nigeria had to offer. She also won several SEC titles while attending the University of Alabama.

These days, you can find Faith Igbinoghene living her best life as she enjoys retirement and being the mother of a budding NFL star. She regularly updates her social media pages with pictures of family, friends, and the finer things of life.

How is Noah Igbinoghene performing this season?

Noah Igbinoghene is coming into his third full season as an NFL player. However, he is looking to put his nightmarish 2021 NFL season in the past. Last season, he was restricted to a mere seven games, no thanks to a mixture of injuries and the coronavirus pandemic.

He is having a decent season this time, as he is racking up stats of five tackles (four solo and one assisted), one interception, and five passes defended in five games.